Electrical cord lock
US5593312A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6392
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for maintaining a mating connection between female and male ends of electrical cords is provided including a locking member which is a flat rigid element. Structure in the locking member is provided for receiving enlarged plug and socket heads on ends of electrical cords through the locking member. At least one slot is formed in the locking member connected to the enlarged head receiving structure with the slot being configured to substantially fix the cord receiving tension forces in a predetermined position in the slot.
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